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OPERATION
5.11 DAILY MAINTENANCE _____________________________________________________
Important: For more detailed maintenance information,
adjustments and maintenance/lubrication charts, see the
Parts& Maintenance manual.
1. Park the tractor on a flat and level surface. Fully
lower the cutting units to the ground, engage parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the key from igni-
tion switch.
2. Grease and lubricate all points if required. To
prevent fires, wash the cutting units and tractor after
each use.
a. Do not use high pressure spray.
b. Do not spray water directly at the instrument
panel, or any electrical components.
c.
Do not spray water into cooling air intake, or the
engine air intake.
Note: Do not wash a hot or running engine. Use
compressed air to clean the engine and radiator fins.
d.
Clean the tires thoroughly. Check tire pressure.
e.
Clean radiator and oil cooler passages using com-
pressed air (30 psi maximum).
3. Fill the tractors fuel tank at the end of each
operating day to within 1 in., (25 mm) below the filler
neck.
Use clean fresh #2 diesel fuel. Minimum Cetane
Rating 45.
4. Handle fuel with care - it is highly flammable. Use
an approved container, the spout must fit inside the
fuel filler neck. Avoid using cans and funnels to
transfer fuel.
a. Never remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank, or
add fuel, when the engine is running or while the
engine is hot.
b. Do not smoke when handling fuel. Never fill or
drain the tank indoors.
c.
Never overfill or allow the tank to become empty.
Do not spill fuel. Clean any spilled fuel
immediately.
d. Never handle or store fuel containers near an
open flame or any device that may create sparks
and ignite the fuel or fuel vapors.
5. Store fuel according to local, state or federal
ordinances and recommendations from your fuel
supplier.
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To prevent serious injury from hot, high pressure
oil, never use your hands to check for oil leaks,
use paper or cardboard.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have
sufficient force to penetrate skin. If fluid is injected
into the skin, it must be surgically removed within
a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of
injury or gangrene may result.
6. Inspect hydraulic hoses and tubes daily. Look for
wet hoses or oil spots and replace worn or
damaged hoses and tubes before operating the
machine.
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WARNING
To prevent serious bodily injury from hot coolant or
steam blow-out, never attempt to remove the radiator
cap while the engine is running. Stop the engine and
wait until it is cool. Even then, use extreme care when
removing the cap.
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CAUTION
Do not pour cold water into a hot radiator. Do not operate
engine without a proper coolant mixture. Install cap and
tighten securely.
7. After engine has cooled, check coolant level.
Radiator should be full and recovery bottle should be
up to the cold mark.
8. Park machine in designated area. Engage parking
brake and remove key. Place key in a secure
location to prevent unauthorized use of equipment.
9. Check the engine oil and hydraulic oil at the start
and end of each day. If the oil level is low, remove
the oil filler cap and add oil as required. Do not
overfill.
WARNING